Chapa Dara, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces with assistance from International Security Assistance Force servicemembers repelled an attacked during a meeting with Afghan national officials near the Chapa Dara District Center in the Chapa Dara District of Kunar Province September 4th.

ANSF and ISAF forces quickly repelled the attack and acted swiftly to protect local civilians from the insurgent fire.

“This is just another example of how capable the Afghan security forces truly are. They proved today they are more than ready to provide security for their own people,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph A. Ryan, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment commander.